If you loved How the Neighbor Stole Christmas, get ready to dive into more festive, swoon-worthy rom-coms! This holiday gem by Meghan Quinn takes place in a year-round Christmas town. It follows a grumpy neighbor whose orderly life is disrupted by his spirited, competitive nemesis, Storee Taylor. From hilarious Christmas Kringle contest antics to heartwarming moments of fake dating and unexpected sparks, this enemies-to-lovers story is packed with festive fun and plenty of romantic tension.

Looking for more books that capture the holiday magic of an irresistible grinch-to-giddy romance? Check out this list of similar reads featuring charming small towns, laugh-out-loud banter, and cozy happily-ever-afters. Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!

How the Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

In How the Neighbor Stole Christmas, a year-round Christmas town is the last place a grinch like him wants to be, but his orderly life is thrown into chaos when his spirited nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door. Determined to outdo her in the town’s Christmas Kringle contest—and settle an old score—he reluctantly dives into the holiday spirit. But as their rivalry heats up, so do their feelings, leading to fake dating, stolen kisses, and an unforgettable night involving tangled Christmas lights. Will his icy heart melt for the woman who turns his world upside down? A festive, enemies-to-lovers rom-com.

Your Next Holiday TBR: Rom-Coms Perfect for Fans of How the Neighbor Stole Christmas

A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

In A Jingle Bell Mingle, Sunny Palmer, a creatively blocked screenwriter, and Isaac Kelly, a grieving former boy band star, find themselves sharing a mansion in Christmas Notch, Vermont. Sunny, seeking inspiration for her holiday movie screenplay, and Isaac, struggling to write his first holiday album, make a deal to help each other rediscover their creative sparks. Despite their differences—her eccentric charm (and potentially demonic cat) and his grumpy reclusiveness—sparks begin to fly. As they unravel the town’s Christmas lore and their own emotions, they realize their partnership might lead to more than just a creative breakthrough. A festive and steamy romance filled with humor and heart.

Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

In Window Shopping, Stella, a woman with a complicated past, finds herself critiquing a department store’s holiday display to a charming stranger. She doesn’t realize he’s Aiden, the store’s optimistic owner, until he offers her a job to redesign the windows. Despite their opposite natures—her guarded realism and his sunny charm—an undeniable attraction simmers as they work together. Stella’s determined to make the most of this second chance, even if resisting Aiden’s magnetic pull proves harder than she imagined. A sizzling opposites-attract romance about hope, redemption, and finding love where you least expect it.

The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score

In The Christmas Fix, reality TV star Catalina King arrives in hurricane-stricken Merry, Connecticut, to save the town’s Christmas festival with her crew and resources. But grumpy single dad and town manager Noah Yates isn’t thrilled about the publicity or Cat’s flashy style, convinced she’ll disrupt his quiet life and influence his young daughter. Sparks fly as Cat and Noah clash at every turn—except when they’re alone, where the tension turns into passion. Can they overcome their differences to bring a Christmas miracle to Merry, or will their stubbornness put them on the naughty list for good? A steamy enemies-to-lovers holiday romance.

Baking it Merry by Samantha Chase

In Baking it Merry, Daphne Noelle’s pop-up holiday bakery fills the office building with festive cheer and sweet treats, much to the delight of everyone—except Tristan, the grumpy architect who despises her gingerbread house setup. Determined to maintain the building’s upscale elegance, Tristan is set on shutting her down. But when a family crisis forces him to rely on Daphne’s help, he’s drawn into her world of holiday joy. As sparks fly amidst frosted cookies and Christmas carols, Tristan discovers that Daphne might just change his mind about the holidays—and his heart. A sweet enemies-to-lovers holiday romance.

My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely

In My Favorite Holiday, a spurned assistant enlists her billionaire boss to pose as her holiday boyfriend to outshine her cheating ex at a series of festive parties. The plan? Kiss under the mistletoe, win a week-long Christmas competition, and fake their way through a snowy destination wedding where he’s the best man, and she’s the maid of honor. But as late-night popcorn stringing turns into steamy fireside moments, their pretend romance starts to feel real. Can their holiday charade survive when the season ends, or will they find their happily-ever-after under the mistletoe? A fun, flirty holiday romance.

Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne

In Merry Kissmas, a chance elevator encounter reignites old feelings for a woman and the British one-night stand she’s spent six years trying to forget. To make matters worse, they’re now competing for the same job and forced to share a villa during a ski vacation. Despite their rocky start, the close quarters and holiday spirit make ignoring their chemistry impossible. As old tensions and new sparks collide, she must decide if this Christmas getaway is the start of something real or just another fleeting holiday memory. A steamy, second-chance holiday romance.

The Holiday Games by Lili Valente 

In The Holiday Games, Caroline “Candy” Cane’s small-town Hallmark life takes a sharp turn when a trip to New York reveals her boyfriend cheating with a Rockette. Ready for a fresh start, she seizes the chance to star in a hospitality-themed reality show, serving cocoa on roller skates. Enter Leo, the show’s brooding, off-limits producer who pushes all the right buttons. Sparks fly as they work together, but a shocking connection from their past complicates everything. Can Candy and Leo resist their undeniable chemistry, or will their forbidden holiday romance become the ultimate Christmas miracle?

Christmas Sweater Weather by Jacqueline Snowe

In Christmas Sweater Weather, Charlotte Calhoun finds herself snowed in at a ski resort with Hayden Porter, her brother’s best friend and the man who once rejected her advances. Despite her attempts to move on, the festive atmosphere—and Hayden’s proximity—rekindle her feelings. Hayden, a single dad with a demanding career, has always kept romance off-limits, especially with Charlotte. But as holiday magic and undeniable chemistry draw them together, a one-night stand turns into something harder to ignore. With two weeks until her brother’s wedding, can they keep their secret under wraps, or will their holiday fling turn into a happily ever after?

All I Want is You by Falon Ballard

In All I Want is You, romance writer Jessica is stuck at a remote inn with her ex-boyfriend-turned-professional-rival Nick, a bestselling author of love stories with no happy endings. Trapped by a snowstorm and forced to share a room, their mutual frustration sparks an unexpected collaboration to cure their writer’s block. As the words flow and old feelings resurface, Jessica realizes Nick might still hold a piece of her heart. But can she risk another heartbreak, or is Nick the unexpected happily ever after she’s been writing about all along? A witty and heartfelt holiday romance.

Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

In Most Wonderful, the Belvedere siblings gather at their eccentric mother Babs’ Catskills manor for a holiday retreat, each grappling with personal and romantic crises. Liz, the eldest, struggles to follow up her show’s success while hiding a crush on its star. Birdie, the middle child and stand-up comic, faces career stagnation after prioritizing flings over material. Youngest sibling Rafi reels from a public proposal gone wrong. Swearing off love to focus on themselves, they find the holiday spirit has other plans, leading to unexpected connections and second chances. A heartfelt, queer holiday rom-com celebrating love, family, and creativity.

The Holiday Honeymoon Switch

In The Holiday Honeymoon Switch, best friends Holly and Ivy swap places to mend their hearts and escape their troubles. Holly, reeling from being jilted by her fiancé, retreats to a Hudson Valley cabin for holiday movies and solitude but finds herself face-to-face with her former high school rival, now a rugged and swoon-worthy Airbnb host. Meanwhile, Ivy’s Hawaiian art retreat is disrupted when Holly’s ex-fiancé shows up with his new flame, leaving her fuming—until a charming bartender steps in to save the day. With romance blooming in unexpected places, this holiday switch might just lead to a Christmas miracle for both.

Conclusion

The holiday season is the perfect time to cozy up with a feel-good romance that captures the magic of Christmas and the thrill of falling in love. Whether you enjoy enemies-to-lovers banter, second-chance sparks, or the charm of small-town festivities, these books are sure to deliver all the joy and romance of the season. So grab your favorite blanket, a cup of cocoa, and dive into one (or all!) of these festive reads. Let these stories bring a little extra sparkle to your holidays!

Looking for even more holiday cheer? Visit our Holiday Hub for curated lists of Holiday RomComs, Holiday Novellas, and even Hanukkah Romances to add to your TBR. There’s something for every kind of romance reader to make this season extra special! 🎄✨

Which of these books are you adding to your holiday TBR?